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To determine if y varies directly with x, we need to check if the ratio of y to x remains constant for all the given data points. The ratio remains constant (-0.75) for all the values, so y varies directly with x. The equation for the direct variation is y = -0.75x. So, the correct option is B.

To determine if y varies directly with x, we need to check if the ratio of y to x remains constant for all the given data points. Let's calculate the ratios for each pair of x and y values:

For x = -3, y = 2.25, the ratio is 2.25 / (-3) = -0.75

For x = 1, y = -0.75, the ratio is -0.75 / 1 = -0.75

For x = 4, y = -3, the ratio is -3 / 4 = -0.75

Since the ratio remains constant (-0.75) for all the values, we can conclude that y varies directly with x.

The equation for the direct variation is y = -0.75x.

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